Supermicro SUPERSERVER 8048B-TR4F User manual

SUPERSERVER®
8048B-TR4F
8048B-C0R4FT
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a

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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.
It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer
8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT Installation and maintenance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT is a high-end server based on the
748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X10QBL-4(CT) quad
processor serverboard. The only difference between the two server models is that
the 8048B-C0R4FT server contains both SATA and SAS connections and 10G LAN
Ports, while the 8048B-TR4F server only has SATA connections and 1G LAN Ports..
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the X10QBL-4(CT) serverboard
and the 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to
powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory
components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual
for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10QBL-4(CT) serverboard,
including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer
to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the 748TQ-R1K43B server tower/4U
rackmount chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfiguring SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when
replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed
information on running the CMOS Setup Utility for the X10QBL-4(CT) serverboard.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: System Specifications

Notes
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2
SAS (8048B-C0R4FT Server Only) ................................................................ 1-3
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power................................................................................................. 1-4
Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-4
Mobile Rack .................................................................................................... 1-4
Peripheral Drives............................................................................................. 1-4
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-4
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 1-5
I/O.................................................................................................................... 1-5
Mounting Rails (Optional) ............................................................................... 1-5
Cooling System............................................................................................... 1-5
1-4 Advanced Power Management....................................................................... 1-6
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)................................................. 1-6
Manageability Engine (ME)............................................................................. 1-6
1-5 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 2-1
2-4 Warnings and Cautions!.................................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions.......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
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Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Removing the Feet.......................................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 2-6
2-6 Tower Configuration Instructions....................................................................2-11
2-7 Checking the Serverboard Setup.................................................................. 2-12
2-8 Checking the Drive Bay Setup...................................................................... 2-14
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-2
Reset............................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Power LED...................................................................................................... 3-2
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2
Universal Information LED .............................................................................. 3-3
HDD LED ........................................................................................................ 3-3
NIC2 LED........................................................................................................ 3-3
NIC1 LED........................................................................................................ 3-3
Power Fail LED............................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements....................................................... 4-1
Warning Definition........................................................................................... 4-1
Installation Instructions.................................................................................... 4-4
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5
Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6
Equipment Installation..................................................................................... 4-8
Restricted Area................................................................................................ 4-9
Battery Handling............................................................................................ 4-10
Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................... 4-12
Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13
Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes........................................ 4-14
Product Disposal........................................................................................... 4-15
Hot Swap Fan Warning................................................................................. 4-16
Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18
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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 5-2
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-2
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-2
Connecting the Control Panel......................................................................... 5-2
5-3 I/O Ports.......................................................................................................... 5-4
5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-5
Installing the Intel E7-8800 v3/v4 or E7-4800 v3/v4 Series Processor ......... 5-5
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-9
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................. 5-10
5-5 Installing Memory...........................................................................................5-11
Removing Memory Modules ......................................................................... 5-12
Memory Support for the X10QBL-4(CT) Serverboard ............................. 5-12
RDIMM/3DS LRDIMM DDR4 ECC in Performance Mode (2:1) ............. 5-13
5-6 Adding PCI-E Add-On Cards ........................................................................ 5-14
RDIMM/3DS LRDIMM DDR4 ECC in Lockstep Mode (1:1) ................... 5-14
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-15
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-25
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-25
5-10 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-28
5-11 SAS/SATA Ports............................................................................................ 5-30
5-12 Installing Software......................................................................................... 5-31
SuperDoctor 5............................................................................................... 5-32
5-13 Serverboard Battery ...................................................................................... 5-34
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 6-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3 Configuring the Storage Module ..................................................................... 6-3
Tower or Rack Configuration........................................................................... 6-3
Adding Drives to the Storage Module............................................................. 6-5
Adding Five Hard Drives to a Supermicro Mobile Rack:................................ 6-8
6-4 Installing Hard Drives.................................................................................... 6-10
Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 6-12
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6-5 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 6-14
6-6 System Fans ................................................................................................. 6-15
Replacing a Front Chassis Fan .................................................................... 6-15
Replacing a Rear Chassis Fan..................................................................... 6-16
6-7 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 6-17
Power Supply Failure.................................................................................... 6-17
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-1
4-2 Main Setup...................................................................................................... 7-2
4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 7-4
4-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-33
4-5 IPMI............................................................................................................... 7-35
4-6 Security......................................................................................................... 7-37
4-7 Boot............................................................................................................... 7-38
4-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-40
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .................................................................................A-1
Appendix B System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT is a high-end server comprised of two
main subsystems: the 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis and the
X10QBL-4(CT) dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for
information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system
(www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT, as listed below:
• Four (4) 2U passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)
• One (1) air shroud for SC748 (MCP-310-74806-0B)
• Chassis Fans
Three (3) 92x92x38 mm, 9.7K RPM, PWM fans for SC748 (FAN-0146L4)
Three (3) 80x80x38-mm 11K RPM, PWM fans for SC748 (FAN-0148L4)
One (1) 80x80x38-mm 11K RPM, PWM fan (MCP-340-00042-0N)
• One (1) 77-cm USB 2.0 10p to 10p cable (CBL-0263L)
• One (1) 50-cm round 16-to-16-pin ribbon front panel control cable
(CBL-0087)
• SAS/SATA Accessories
One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-M35TQ-O-P)
Two (2) 5.25" drive trays without rail (horizontal pattern) (MCP-220-00010-01)
One (1) 5.25" drive tray without rail (FDD opening) (MCP-220-00059-0B)
8048B-C0R4FT
Two (2) 50-cm mini-SAS HD to 4 SATA cables (CBL-SAST-0616)
8048B-TR4F
Two (2) 60-cm 8pin to 8pin cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-01)
Five (5) 60-cm SATA cables (CBL-0044L)
• Optional Rail Sets:
26.5" to 36.4" rail set (MCP-290-00059-0B)
Short rail set (MCP-290-00058-0N)
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Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download
all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• Product safety information:
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
[email protected]
1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT lies the X10QBL-4(CT), a
quad processor serverboard based on the Intel PCH C602J chipset. Below are the
main features of the X10QBL-4(CT). (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset).
Processors
The X10QBL-4(CT) supports four Intel E7-8800 v3/v4 or E7-4800 v3/v4 Series
processors in Socket R1 type sockets. Each processor supports three full-width
Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (Data Transfer Rate of up to 9.6 GT/s per
direction) Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors
(www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X10QBL-4(CT) has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel 288-pin
DIMM sockets that can support up to 1TB of Registered (RDIMM) or 4TB
Load Reduced (3DS LRDIMM) ECC DDR4 1866/1600/1333 MHz speed
SDRAM in a two-channel memory bus. Memory sizes of
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB size @ 1.2V voltages are supported.
Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.
Note: 128G can only be supported with 3DS LRDIMM's.
Serial ATA
An on-chip (Intel PCH C602J) SATA controller is integrated into the X10QBL-4(CT)
to provide a six-port SATA subsystem (two SATA 3.0 and four SATA 2.0 ports),
which are all RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 Windows/LINUX supported. The SATA drives
are hot-swappable units.

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Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. Documentation on RAID setup guidelines can be found on our web site.
SAS (8048B-C0R4FT Server Only)
A LSI®3008 SAS controller is integrated into the serverboard to provide an eight
port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported.
The SAS drives are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hotswap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
The color-coded I/O ports on the X10QBL-4(CT) include two COM ports (one header
and one port), a VGA (monitor) port, six USB 2.0 ports (includes three (3) rear
access I/O panel, two (2) dual port connectors and one (1) Type-A connection for
the two front panel ports), two gigabit (X10QBL-4) or 10G (X10QBL-4CT) Ethernet
ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.
Note 1: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to the IPMI User's
Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
Graphics Controller
The X10QBL-4(CT) features an integrated ASpeed AST2400 BMC (Baseboard
Controller) for a graphics controller.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors,
ACPI/ACPM power management, PECI (Platform Environment Configuration
Interface) 2.0 support, AC power loss recovery, Wake-on-Ring (WOR) & Wake-
on-LAN (WOL) support, Main switch override mechanism, Intel®Intelligent Power
Node Manager 3.0, CPU Thermal Trip support, Fan status monitoring via IPMI
connections. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control, UID (Unit Identification)/
Remote UID, APM 1.2, ACPI 3.0/4.0, USB keyboard, Plug & Play (PnP), BIOS
rescue hotkey, riser card auto-detection, RTC (Real-Time Clock) wake-up, PCI
Firmware 3.0, SPI dual/quad speed support, and SMBIOS 2.7 & later and virus
protection and BIOS rescue.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT is built upon the 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U
rackmount chassis. Details on the chassis and on servicing procedures can be found
in Chapter 6. The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis.
System Power
The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis features a redundant 1400 Watt
Platinum level digital power supply consisting of two power modules. The system
does not need to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply
module.
Note: The power supplies are both redundant, hot-plug.
Hard Drive Subsystem
The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis was designed to support five
3.5" hot-swap SATA or SAS hard drives in a M35 mobile rack, with an additional
five 3.5" hard drives available with a second optional M35 mobile rack installed.
Mobile Rack
The SC748 tower/4U rackmount chassis includes a CSE-M35BP mobile rack. The
chassis contains a space in the front for an additional mobile rack to be installed
also. For detailed specific to your mobile rack, information, see the appendices at
the back of this manual.
Peripheral Drives
Each SC748 tower/4U rackmount chassis provides three 5.25” peripheral drive bays
for DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drives, or additional hard drives. One of these drive bays
may be used for a slim floppy drive.
PCI Expansion Slots
Four PCI expansion card slots are available in the rear of the chassis for
Two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots (CPU1 Slot1, CPU2 Slot 3) (CPU1 Slot1, CPU2 Slot3)
and Two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots (CPU2 Slot2, CPU2 Slot4) (CPU2 Slot2, CPU2
Slot4). See our web site for details (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/UIO.
cfm). See section 5-6 for further details.)

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Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT provides you with
system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network
activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a
system reset button are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been
incorporated into the control panel to provide front side USB access.
I/O
The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis provides four standard-size
add-on card slots, one COM port, a VGA port, USB 2.0 ports (three rear plus two
via headers and one Type A), a dedicated IPMI LAN port, two gigabit (10G in
8048B-C0R4FT) Ethernet ports and a UID switch.
Mounting Rails (Optional)
The SC748 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To setup your rack,
follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.
Cooling System
The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis has an innovative cooling design
that includes three front 8-cm and three rear external 9.2-cm hot-plug system cooling
fans. An air shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to efficiently cool the
processor area of the system. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan.
Note: The fans in this system are NOT redundant, but are hot-plug.

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1-4 Advanced Power Management
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)
The Intel®Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency.
Although IPNM Specification Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) firmware installed to use this feature.
Manageability Engine (ME)
The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O
Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services
provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

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Figure 1-1. Intel PCH C602J Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
CPU2 CPU3
CPU1 CPU4
QPI0
QPI2
QPI1
QPI1
QPI2 QPI2
QPI0
QPI1 QPI2
QPI0
QPI0QPI1
DRAM
DRAM
DRAM
DRAM
DRAM
DRAM
DRAM
VMSE0
VMSE1
VMSE0
VMSE1
VMSE0
VMSE1
VMSE0
VMSE1
DRAM
PCH
LSI
SAS3008
PCIE X8
PCIE PCIE
PCIE PCIE
PCIE X16
PCIE X16
DMI
DMI
X540
RJ45
RJ45
PCIE
COM
VGA
PHY
PHY
BMC
RTL8201 RJ45
USB
USB
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
(X10QBL-CT only)
(X10QBL-4CT)
(X10QBL-4)i350
Memory
Buffer
CTRL
PCIE
PHY
PHY
PCIE X8

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1-5 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Website: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Website: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT up and running. Following these steps in the order given
should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.
This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors
and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a
serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section
noted in each step for details on installing specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT was shipped
in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you
should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer
8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well
ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are
generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the
Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 8048B-TR4F/C0R4FT was shipped in should include two
sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you
will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to
complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this
section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the
sections that follow.
Choosing a Setup Location
• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door
completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

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• This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
• This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices
according to §2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
2-4 Warnings and Cautions!
Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple
rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
rack.
• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
• Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching
them.
• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.